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About SJTU
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Shanghai, China. SJTU is an active member of Universitas 21.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which SJTU is on top-50. Times Higher Education World University Ranking — THE, which is based on 13 criterias, places the institution in 43 place.
SJTU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Engineering & Technology | 30 |
Anatomy & Physiology | 38 |
Accounting & Finance | 39 |
Social Sciences & Management | 57 |
Natural Sciences | 78 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 82 |
Agriculture & Forestry | 101-150 |
Arts & Humanities | 208 |

SJTU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at SJTU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at SJTU is the same for locals and foreigners — from 4,427 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
Study programs at SJTU
Arts & Humanities
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Physical Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science and Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Information Engineering
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Automation
Engineering & Technology
Automation
Computer Science and Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Energy and Power Engineering
Information Engineering
Journalism & Media
Journalism and Communication
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Economics & Business Management
Executive Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Finance
International Business
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Accounting & Finance
Executive Masters of Business Administration - Finance
Finance
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Master of Finance (SAIF)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science and Engineering
Physical Sciences
Environmental Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Law
Chinese Law
Computer Science & IT
Cyberspace Security
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Information and Communication Engineering
Master of Finance (SAIF)
History, Philosophy & Theology
Chinese History
Chinese Philosophy
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Chinese History
Chinese Language and Literature
Chinese Philosophy
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Humanities
Chinese History
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Social Sciences & Management
Chinese History
Journalism and Communication
Journalism and Communication
Political Science
Political Science
Medicine
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Control Science and Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Design
International Industrial Design Engineering
Landscape Architecture
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
Other
Journalism and Communication
Mechanics
Mechanics
Political Science
Law
Juridical Science
Accounting & Finance
Finance
Economics & Business Management
Finance
Social Sciences & Management
Finance
Computer Science & IT
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering & Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor degree at SJTU
Enrollment in a bachelor's program at SJTU is based on the results of entrance exams. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 84. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
Master's degree at SJTU
To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 85. IELTS — 6 or higher.
Doctorate degree at SJTU
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass IELTS with 6 points. The minimum score for TOEFL is 85.
SJTU campus
The suburban campus of SJTU combines features of an urban and rural campus. It is located outside the big city, which allows you to focus on your studies. However, it is also not too far, opening up access to more types of recreation, both outdoors and in the city (theaters, museums, restaurants). During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. Not only locals study at SJTU, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. SJTU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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